Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4 Grant

The Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4 grant program aims to provide statewide leadership for CTSOs, specifically SkillsUSA. This continuation grant, available exclusively to Somerset County Vocational School District, supports initiatives that enhance student competencies and career readiness. The grant period extends from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with a maximum award of $158,500, fostering leadership skills and realistic career choices among students.

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Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4
It is the intent of the Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) – SkillsUSA Year 4/4 continuation grant program to identify an organization to provide statewide leadership (state advisors) for the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) identified below. CTSOs are student-led organizations that develop student competencies and career readiness designed to 1) prepare them for success in environments in different broad industry areas, 2) gain self-confidence and pride in their work and accomplishments, 3) learn good leadership qualities and skills, and 4) identify and make realistic career choices that encourage individual achievement and recognition.
The CTSO Grant Program is a continuation grant available only to Somerset County Vocational School District, which was selected in Year 1, to administer and coordinate activities for the following CTSO: SkillsUSA.
The grant period is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, and the maximum amount of the grant award is $158,500.